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Pregnant? Enroll in our Free Childbirth Education Program
Learning Objectives:
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to gain healthy gestational weight
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to prevent maternal complications
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to prevent labor inductions
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to prevent labor inductions and C-section deliveries.
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to apply healthy birth practices
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to breastfeed successfully
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C-section is the No. 1 surgery in Mississippi, which has the highest rates in the nation annually. In 2022, Mississippi hospitals earned an estimated $97 million from the procedure. This new documentary focuses on the birth stories of women in Mississippi and their struggle to have a birth free of medical interventions. Watch free at vimeo.com/1007089716
Regular Exercise during Pregnancy Benefits for You and Your Baby:​
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Reduces back pain.
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Alleviates stress and reduces depression.
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Eases constipation.
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May decrease your risk of gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and cesarean birth.
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Promotes healthy weight gain during pregnancy.
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Improves your overall fitness and strengthens your heart and blood vessels.
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Helps you to lose the baby weight after your baby is born.
Numerous studies have found a positive link between the Mediterranean-style dietary pattern and pregnancy-related outcomes. These benefits include a reduced risk of gestational diabetes in the mother and a reduced risk of prematurity and low birth weight in the new-born baby.
Relaxation can help reduce stress and anxiety, which can improve mental health and emotional state. High stress levels can lead to headaches, trouble sleeping, and loss of appetite, which can be harmful to both the mother and baby. Stress can also increase the risk of high blood pressure, which can lead to preterm labor or a low-birth-weight baby. ​
